Such a shame, but is it still possible to run something in the Minerva and Ruscadors and ignore the council altogether? Even if it's just a singaround in 1 room, a session in another, and solo spots on a stage in another, with, maybe, a Morris team outside? Split between 2 pubs?

Is it definite that Cllr Brady is aware of the nonsense that's gone on? Could someone in a council office be sitting on letters/emails, in the hope that the 'big boss' doean't get to hear that they've cocked-up? Wouldn't be the first time....